Blogs from United States, North America - page 6

On all of the previous trips, I recall leaving early in the morning and arriving in Bangkok late at night, maybe around 11:15 local time at luggage carousel 13? This time, the trip begins in the evening, departing in the evening. And now just getting an update that it’s a bit later than planned at 8:30. Luckily it’s a short flight to ATL, the next flight doesn’t leave until 11:45. I could have taken an earlier flight, but it’s already 34+ hours of travel. Who needs more time in the airport. With the late evening departure, I’m hoping it will be easier to sleep and transition to Bangkok time. Arrival is 1:15 Tuesday afternoon. Still a long time to travel. Seems there was some lady trying to board the flight who didn’t have any carry on ... read more

From Bing Travel: Regularly described as one of America’s most beautiful places, Sedona is in the northern Verde Valley region about two and half hours north of Phoenix. Known for its towering red rocks and jagged sandstone buttes, this desert destination is a popular travel spot year-round. A hiker’s paradise, Sedona has more than 100 different trails that range in difficulty. The people at The Hike House can help prepare travelers for the trail. One of the most popular is Cathedral Rock Trail, which offers breathtaking views of the area’s red rock formations. The Bell Rock Pathway, Devil's Bridge Trail, Boynton Canyon, and Palatki Ruins all feature ancient Native American ruins and cave paintings along the way. Jeep tours are another great way to explore the area. Most include a narrated tour, some walking, and of ... read more

How many of you know who Dr. Ann Noble is? She was a U.C. Davis sensory chemist and (retired) Professor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology. She is widely credited with the discovery of the Wine Aroma Wheel, which as an official website. Here is the wheel: img=https://cosmicpimg-prod.services.web.outlook.com/proxy/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwinefolly.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2FWine-Aroma-Flavor-Chart-Wheel.jpg&t=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCIsImtpZCI6InhnTVBsQk1oWTVlbCtsWUlYTVA5VGhXM1lTcz0iLCJ4NXQiOiJ4Z01QbEJNaFk1ZWwrbFlJWE1QOVRoVzNZU3M9IiwiaXNzbG9jIjoiU0ExUFI4NE1CMzU0MyIsInNyc24iOjYzODQ1MzEwMjU5OTE0Njk1MX0.eyJ1dGkiOiI0OTFlMzBiOS1mZTE0LTQyNTctOWYyZS01OWU4NTU4MzNiNTIiLCJpYXQiOjE3MDk5NTIzMjAsInZlciI6IlNUSS5Vc2VyLlYxIiwic2FwLXZlcnNpb24iOiI4IiwiYXBwaWQiOiJmMjA0MTUwNC0yZjgxLTQ5M2QtYWY4ZC1iNGIzNTBjZWZlNTciLCJpc3NyaW5nIjoiV1ciLCJhcHBpZGFjciI6IjIiLCJ0aWQiOiI4NGRmOWU3ZmU5... read more

When people are headed to Monterey, most of us really mean Carmel, or Pebble Beach. Hardly anyone goes to Monterey. Even fewer actually stay in Monterey, where the charm is definitely lacking compared to her more elegant big sisters, Carmel and Pebble Beach. Yes, Monterey is an ugly duckling of sorts, but perhaps it deserves a closer look. Monterey is home to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. It also hosts the famous Monterey Jazz Festival, known the world over. Some hidden gems include: Dennis the Menace Park, a favorite of my kids when they were younger, the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Old Monterey (downtown), and even two golf courses. Monterey also boasts many boring facts. The population is just under 30,000 ... read more

The Valley of Happyness. Known greater widely because the Male Valley (or Vail Valley). Some who stay down valley refer to it as Eagle Valley. Starting at the threshold of East Vail wherein Vail Pass descends and persevering with into Eagle-Vail, Avon, Edwards, Gypsum, and Eagle. The Valley of Happyness. Wonderful winters. Beautiful summers. No offense. Not ill. Not one "horrific" community. No minorities. Absent culture. Like something out of a e-book; in a dream, perhaps. Everybody is stunning." The Valley of Happyness. Once, a near pal said, "This location pierces your soul." This location pierces the soul of anyone, in a single way or another, for higher or unwell. The Valley of Happyness. My house between September 2010 and April 2011. A file 524" of snow have been stated in Vail! Being a ski bum ... read more